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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-11-1992 Workshop r 0 Q CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING June 11, 1992 A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on June 11, 1992, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. by Mayor Salamone. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joy Salamone Present Mayor Pro Tem John Porter Present Councilmember Andy Kedzierski Present Councilmember Rocky Randels Absent Councilmember Ann Thurm Present City Manager Edward Spenik Present City Attorney John Kancilia Present City Clerk Faith Miller Present BUSINESS: 1 . Discussion Re : Contract agreement with Burton & Associates, Financial Advisor, Sewer Plant Expansion. Mr. Spenik briefly explained the proposed contract with Burton & Associates. Mr. Kancilia recommended two ( 2) changes to the agreement including making the contract terminable on thirty ( 30) days notice and that all secretarial/administrative charges be included in the proposed hourly rates. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 2. Discussion Re : Western Waste, Inc. , Green waste additional pickup/contractual services. Mr. Spenik briefed Council on the negotiations with Western Waste for curbside pickup, reardoor service for handicapped residents, and the additional pickup for yard waste. He stated that the $8. 01 current rate would be stable for the next two ( 2) years and the agreement would require a contract extension of five ( 5) years to amortize the cost of the new equipment. Discussion followed regarding reardoor pickup , for handicapped residents and the underground cans at Atlantic Gardens . Western Waste suggested using commercial containers at Atlantic Gardens and this option would be discussed further with Council and the residents within the subject area. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 3. Discussion Re: Port Canaveral Sewer Service Percentages. Mr. Spenik stated that the City had run a computation which indicated an actual port income for July 1990 to June 1991 of 11 . 34% or $121 ,342 . 12 and for April 1991 to March 1992 the income was 11. 41% or $122, 148. 26. 4. City Attorney' s Report - referendum issue. Mr. Kancilia advised that the City Charter did not provide• a separate procedure for adopting referendum items. He stated that Florida Statutes provided that if an item was to be placed before the electorate, the City Council would have to adopt the measure by ordinance and then adopt a referendum question to be put before the voters. He stated that two ( 2) of -the five ( 5) issues presented should go to the voters: changing the terms of office of the City Council and revision of the City Charter. Mayor Salamone suggested working on the other issues as ordinance items. 0 0 City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Council Workshop Meeting June 11, 1992 Page 2 5. Discussion Re : . Recodification of the City 's Code of Ordinances, Land Development Regulations, and Zoning Regulations by Municipal Code Corporation. Mr. Spenik briefed Council on Municipal Code Corporation 's proposal to recodify the City 's Code of Ordinances . He stated that the process would take approximately 12 - 18 months and $2, 500 was currently budgeted to begin the process this year. He recommended proceeding with recodification this year and explained his reasons for same. He stated that the City Attorney would be heavily involved in this process and it would cost approximately $15, 000 in attorneys fees in addition to the Municipal Code fees . Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 6. Discussion Re : Request for transfer of $4 ,500 - from contingency fund for internal audit. Mr. Spenik explained that there may be a problem with the calculations of permit and impact fees and he requested that the auditors complete a review of the permit process. He stated that the City needed a check and balance system and he substantiated his reasons for same. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 7. Discussion Re : Compliance review conducted by the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, Chapter 624, Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Mr. Kancilia stated that Kevin Markey had recommended certain changes to Chapter 624 of the Code of Ordinances. He stated that Chapter 668 also needed substantive changes and he suggested that Mr. Markey, Mr. Spenik and Mr. Morgan meet with the Department of Community Affairs to review the changes. Mr. Spenik stated that there would be a public hearing/workshop for municipalities with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) in Vierra this month. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 8. Discussion Re : Resolution No. 92-27, authorizing the City's Purchasing Agent to become a member of the Six County Cooperative Purchasing Association (SICOP) . Mr. Spenik explained the benefits of the SICOP"Association. Agenda this item for Tuesday. 9 . Monthly Activity Reports. Mr. Joseph Abbott, Public Works Director, presented three ( 3) different scenarios currently being reviewed by Post, Buckley for the reuse program. The next- step would involve costing out each of three ( 3) scenarios . 10. City Manager's Report. Mr. Spenik had no additional items to report. DISCUSSION: 1 . Mr. Kancilia stated that he had been contacted by an attorney for the Forgotten Veterans group who questioned why the permit application had been refused. He stated that the group may possibly be approaching Council again. 2. Mr. Porter stated that Council may need to revisit the MPO issue after the MPO's denial of a seat for Cape Canaveral. Mr. Kedzierski and Mrs. Thurm did not feel that Council needed a voting voice on the MPO. Mr. Porter stated that the MPO had a tremendous City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Council Workshop Meeting June 11, 1992 Page 3 impact on the City and he explained his reasons for same. He suggested approaching the Port regarding a united effort between the City and the Port to obtain an MPO seat. Council concurred to ask Mr. Spenik to begin talking to the Port regarding the MPO seat. Mr. Kedzierski stated that the two ( 2) entities affected transportation significantly. 3. Mr. John Ossman, resident of Canaveral Sands , spoke regarding the Port transferring sands to the Cocoa Beach beaches and not to Cape Canaveral. Mayor Salamone stated that 100,000 cubic yards of sand would be transferred to Cape Canaveral beaches within three ( 3) months. 4. Mr. Leo Nicholas questioned the current procedure for processing garbage complaints and he spoke specifically regarding the garbage not being picked up at 405 Adams Avenue and 307 Adams Avenue. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 :40 P.M. ,o0 it Faith G. Miller, 'MC City Clerk